Drive-thru COVID-19 testing set for Wakefield

WAKEFIELD — A COVID-19 drive thru test site will be available that will allow the community to be tested from the convenience of their own vehicle, according to a Michigan State Police Wakefield Post press release on Wednesday.

The Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center and the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department have coordinated efforts to provide the drive-thru testing from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (CDT) on Tuesday, June 23 at the MSP Wakefield Post, 100 Sunday Lake St.

Drive-thru testing will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and available only by pre-registering in advance by calling, toll free, 844-947-4854.

A representative will ask screening questions for a COVID-19 test and ask for some personal information and consent for treatment

An appointment for the drive thru test will be scheduled during the call.

Individuals will need to provide the color, make and model of their vehicle for identification purposes.

Individuals participating in drive-thru testing must remain in their vehicle during the appointment.

The nasal cavity swab COVID-19 test takes a few minutes to complete. Test results are received in about a week.

Daily Globe staff